I've never used it live, I always made WAV files, converted them to mp3 and played them on stage with my computer.

Why?

1) The output of BiaB by design is generic, and that is the correct approach. In a MIDI sequencer or DAW I can add any song specific licks.

2) Lack of real introductions. I know I can add the last 4 bars of a repeated A section to make an intro, but sometimes that doesn't work

3) Endings, the BiaB endings, depending on the style, are sometimes ragged, especially with the Real Tracks.

Two very important parts of the song are the intro and ending. The intro sets up the listener's expectations, and the ending leaves the lasting impression.

But my situation might be different from yours. I am in a duo that is in a very competitive market. By making my backing tracks absolutely as good as I can make them, it makes us sound better than our competition. Add our vocal and instrumental talent, and we've been gigging for 37 years, never lacking for work (except for the COVID drought), and we charge higher prices than our competition.

If you are curious, check out http://www.nortonmusic.com/backing_tracks.html how I make and use backing tracks on stage.

My way may not be the best way for you. There is more than one right way to make music.

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Bob "Notes" Norton smile Norton Music
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